Second Harvest

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than 870 feeding partners in seven Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed enough food for 76 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes.

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Ways to Help

EVERY $10 PROVIDES 40 MEALS.

While it is true that one person always makes a difference, fighting hunger truly takes a village. Your support, as a caring and committed member of our community, is invaluable. With your help, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributed enough food for 82 million meals last year.

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volunteer

Second Harvest Food Bank relied on 48,511 volunteers last year whose hours totaled 131,136. It's pretty incredible to see so many caring individuals pass through our warehouse throughout the year.

Our various volunteer opportunities offer fun and unique ways for individuals and groups to contribute their time, talents and resources to help our neighbors facing hunger.

food and fund drive

Second Harvest collects more than one million pounds of food and thousands of dollars each year through community food and fund drives sponsored by individuals, corporations, clubs, schools and associations.

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Food insecurity in Central Florida

ONE IN EIGHT

531,710, people in Central Florida are facing hunger.

ONE IN SIX

154,500 children in Central Florida face hunger.

anual report and impact

82Million Meals

Food is a meal – and so much more. Thanks to your support, food brings families to the table, fuels growing kids, nourishes neighbors facing chronic diseases and serves as the foundation for student success. Each meal represents an opportunity to improve health, restore hope and inspire change.

870+partners

With the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, meals are distributed into the hands of neighbors through feeding partners such as food pantries, community meal programs, women’s shelters, senior centers, day cares and after school programs.